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Carbon Trading: A Primer
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Earlier this month, the European Union decided to postpone the sale of 900 million carbon allowances, increasing the price of these allowances in their carbon trading system and making it more expensive for companies to move under the cap-and-trade policy. โHuh, what?โ you ask. In laymanโs terms, this means is it will be more expensive…
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Treacherous Winter Travel: How to Stay Safe on the Road
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Itโs no surprise that winter can produce some of the most treacherous travel conditions. Snow and ice on the roadways, the sun setting at early hours and the toll the weather takes on our cars all add up to create less than desirable driving circumstances. Before heading out on your next excursion this winter, here…
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Wind Power: The Speed of Woosh
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Have you ever walked outside and felt like the wind was going to literally blow you away? If youโve ever experienced this, you know the force and power behind that natural resource called wind. Wind powerย is easilyย harnessedย and converted toย both electric and mechanical energy. The use of wind power dates back to the ninth century, when…
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Go With The Flow: An Introduction to Hydro Energy
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It often moves very fast and generally has lots of power behind it.ย Itโs strong enough to sweep away whole towns and villages and powerful enough to strike fear in the hearts of meteorologists and forecasters worldwide. Itโs water.ย And people have been harnessing the energy of moving water for centuries, dating back to Ancient…
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An Introduction to Wind Power: The Answer is Blowinโ In the Wind
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Dylanโs famous lyrics may have been on to something. Is the answer blowing in the wind? Proponents of wind power sure think so! So, what exactly is wind power, how does it work, and what makes it a โgreenโ option for producing energy? Below, weโve compiled a brief introduction to wind power as a source…
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April Showers Bring May Flowers: Your Guide to a “Green” Green Thumb
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Itโs official: Spring has sprung! Bring on the warmer weather, shorts, tee shirts, and the sweet sounds of kids playing in the yard. Now is the time to start thinking about which flowers and plants youโll be growing and nurturing for the coming months. This year, nurture more than just your garden โ help out…
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Earth Day is Every Day: Reducing Your Carbon Footprint Year-Round
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Earlier this week, we outlined whatโs in store for Earth Day 2013, including this yearโs theme, โThe Face of Climate Change,โ and some of the events, celebrations and festivals taking place. In 2013, take the pledge to make every day Earth Day! Below, find a list of simple things you can do year-round to reduce…
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Earth Day 2013: The Face of Climate Change
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A lone polar bear stands stranded on a shrinking island of ice. A family struggles to put their lives back together after the devastation of Hurricane Sandy. A farmer halfway around the world prays for his crops to grow in a drought-afflicted region. These are only a few of the images โ and the faces…
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Eating Clean (& Green) โ 7 Tips for A Healthy, Eco-Conscious Diet
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In a world where weโre bombarded by labels and clever marketing tactics โ even in our grocery stores – itโs no wonder that this whole โeating cleanโ thing can get a bit complicated. After all, what does โfree-range,โ โnatural,โ โorganic,โ โgrass-fedโ and โfair-trade,โ really mean? Paying careful attention to the food you purchase and consume…
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Your Eco-Friendly Baby
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When youโre expecting, one of your main thoughts may revolve around pink or blueโฆ but what about green? When bringing home your bundle of joy, there are a few things to consider if youโd like to start off on eco-friendly footing. An Eco-friendly Baby Shower A great way to go green before your baby is…
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